Question

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Based on the data given, in what direction will the car accelerate?



A.
toward the left

B.
toward the right

C.
upward

D.
downward

I got the answer B, but I wanna know if I stand corrected.

Answer 1

\[F _{Net}=m*a\]

The force and acceleration are vector quantities. The acceleration will be in the direction of the net force.
They already gave you the components of force in perpendicular directions. Force up/down adds to zero. Force Left/Right has a net [+632 - 487] Newtons. (Right will be + direction).

The acceleration will be to the right, and have a magnitude of [632-487] / mass of object.

Answer 2

@DanJS Thank you. :)